> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hinkal-team.gitbook.io/hinkal/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hinkal-team.gitbook.io/hinkal/introduction.md).

# Start Here

- [Whitepaper (Preface)](https://hinkal-team.gitbook.io/hinkal/introduction/readme.md): Universal Privacy on Public Chains
- [Products](https://hinkal-team.gitbook.io/hinkal/introduction/platform-components.md)
- [Use Cases](https://hinkal-team.gitbook.io/hinkal/introduction/use-cases.md): How individuals and businesses use Hinkal to keep payments, holdings, and settlement private on public chains. Grouped by audience, with the problem, the fix, and who it's best for.